
Johnny-go-to-bed-at-noon
Tragopogon pratensis
Johnny-go-to-bed-at-noon is a cheerful meadow perennial with bright yellow dandelion-like flowers that close each midday, followed by showy silvery seed heads reminiscent of giant dandelion puffballs. It thrives in well-drained, average soil in a sunny to partly shaded spot and requires very little care once established. It self-seeds readily, so deadhead spent flowers if you wish to limit its spread.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 29, 2018 by Cruz Fer (cc-by-sa)
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